A teenager is always too tired to hold a dishcloth, but never too tired to hold a phone. (Unkown). I remember hearing the advice “pick your battles” from other mothers many times over the years, and back then, I thought I understood what it meant. But if I...
Having children is like living in a frat house – nobody sleeps, everything’s broken, and there’s a lot of throwing up. (Ray Romano). Life happens, and even the most carefully thought-out schedules or plans can dissolve in a single moment of crisis or chaos. And that’s...
Having a teenager is like having a blender without a lid.. (Jerry Seinfeld). Nagging is something every parent is familiar with, especially when daily routines become hectic and expectations aren’t clearly communicated. It’s easy to fall into a cycle of...
Some little things are always going to nag me, but I’ve learned to deal with it. (T.J.Oshie). Nagging can be a daily challenge for parents, and it’s easy to fall into when we’re balancing busy schedules and responsibilities. Yet, when we focus on setting clear...
Love is that micro-moment of warmth and connection that you share with another living being. (Barbara Fredrickson). Parenting is a journey filled with countless moments, some ordinary, some extraordinary, and many that can define the course of our relationships with...
Failure is only the opportunity to begin again, only this time more wisely. (Henry Ford). Failure is often perceived as a negative outcome, something to be avoided at all costs. For many parents, hearing that their teen has “failed” at something can...